Elizabeth Côté is a passionate leader in democracy, governance, and community empowerment, with over two decades of experience across Africa and Asia. She  has worked with local and international partners to help communities shape their own futures, from supporting women’s rights coalitions in Mali to strengthening citizen participation and youth leadership in Guinea, the DRC and Nepal.

Her work with IFES,  Counterpart International and UNICEF has always centered on helping vulnerable communities find their voice whether through political participation, civic education or economic empowerment. Now with SunRoots, she brings the same dedication and optimism to promoting solar power as a catalyst for opportunity, equality, and hope.